Asians in Aotearoa New Zealand: A population of interest for social work

Authors

  • Hagyun Kim Massey University, Aotearoa New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol33iss4id915

Keywords:

Asians, cultural competence, social work education

Abstract

Aotearoa New Zealand is a country where cultural differences are widespread and longstanding. The Treaty of Waitangi laid the foundation for an inclusive society where citizens’ full participation is granted. Nevertheless, a number of Asians seem to have limited access to the benefits of an inclusive society, with great concerns over social isolation and marginalisation. This requires social workers attend to Asians’ life challenges, justified by key principles of human rights and social justice; yet a paucity of training exists in social work education, limiting their ability to work with this population. More training is necessary in the social work curriculum through which social workers enhance cultural competence, with relevant knowledge and skills, in relation to working with Asians in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Published

2021-12-22

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Kim, H. (2021). Asians in Aotearoa New Zealand: A population of interest for social work. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 33(4), 77–81. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol33iss4id915

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 4 (2021)

Section

Viewpoints 2

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